SMS e-Newsletter February 26, 2021
Welcome Sixth Graders to Sandburg!

We are looking forward to seeing our Group A students on Monday and Tuesday next week and our Group B students on Thursday and Friday. A reminder for those who plan to drop their children off and pick them up. Here is our map to assist you in making sure it is safe for everyone.  

When students arrive at Sandburg - look for staff with our Welcome 6th Grade --This Way signs. Students will enter in Door 4, which is the door farthest to the north in the front of our building. Students will be offered a Grab and Go breakfast and then go directly to their Advisory class. They will use hand sanitizer or wash their hands upon arrival to the classroom. They will be given a paper schedule to put in their binders and our teachers and staff will help them find each class.  

It is going to be a great week! We are so excited to have our students back at Sandburg!

Not sure how to find your advisory? See the images below!
Looking Ahead...

Monday, March 1
Day 1
6th Grade: Group A--In Person
6th Grade: Group B--Distance Learning
7th & 8th Grade: Distance Learning

Tuesday, March 2
Day 2
6th Grade: Group A--In Person
6th Grade: Group B--Distance Learning
7th & 8th Grade: Distance Learning

Wednesday, March 3
Advisory Only All Grades
WIN Time!

Thursday, March 4
Day 1
6th Grade: Group A--Distance Learning
6th Grade: Group B--In Person
7th & 8th Grade: Distance Learning

Friday, March 5
Day 2
6th Grade: Group A--Distance Learning
6th Grade: Group B--In Person
7th & 8th Grade: Distance Learning

Through March 12:
6th grade will transition to a hybrid, AA | BB schedule. 
7-8 grades will remain in distance learning.

March 15 through March 26:
6th grade remains in a hybrid, AA | BB schedule. 
7-8th grade transition to a hybrid, AA | BB schedule. 

April 6 and going forward:
6-8th grades will transition to full in-person learning on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 
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Important Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Information: 
Help us keep our Sandburg Family Safe

Please do not drop your child off at school before 7:50am. Due to Covid protocols we cannot allow students to gather in the lobby. Parent drop off and pick up will be in our front parking lot. Please enter the lot and take a quick left - drop and pick up at the crosswalk.  Only buses may go straight in front of the building. Dismissal will begin with parent pick up at 2:40, followed by bus students, walkers will be dismissed last. If a line for the lot forms, please line up west of the lot along Sandburg Lane. See the attached map.
Face Mask Policy

Masks must be worn while at Sandburg Middle School at all times. Masks must be worn tightly over your mouth, nose and chin. You should wear a clean mask at least every 3 days.

There are only two times when it is ok to remove your mask.
  1. When a person is alone in a room.
  2. When you are eating or drinking at breakfast or lunch in your assigned seat.

Support Process for Masking
  1. When our staff, students and visitors need a mask, we have extra cloth and paper masks. Speak to a teacher or the office to get a mask.
  2. Is your mask uncomfortable or not fitting well? Check with a teacher or the office for a different mask and/or ear protectors.
  3. All staff and students are asked to use either a non-verbal cue, a visual tool or a verbal “Mask Please” as a cue to remind staff, students and visitors to wear or fix their masks.
  4. When a student, staff member or visitor refuses to wear a mask after reminders and problem solving support, Sandburg support staff and/or the Sandburg administration will be contacted and will provide support.
SMS Hybrid Updates & FAQ's


Hydbrid Model Advisory FAQ's. This slide deck will be shared with our students in advisory. Please look through for more information.
How To Find Hybrid Groups in Infinite Campus

Student hybrid groups are now visible in Infinite Campus.  
To find your students hybrid group designation:


  • When you click on “Today”, you will see your student’s name and Blended Learning Group.  

  • If you have multiple students, you will need to click on the drop down menu in the upper right corner to flip to their other student(s).

  • Note: Your student can also log into their portal account and see their group.
  • Hybrid Group A will be in the building on Mondays and Tuesdays, 
  • Hybrid Group B will be in the building on Thursdays and Fridays
  • For Distance Learning students and hybrid students who are not in the building, they will have virtual learning where they join Google Meets at specified times as they have been doing in distance learning. 

Transportation: 
A postcard will be mailed out to families with bus stop information. Transportation information is visible in Infinite Campus, too.
Second Quarter Honor Roll!

Congratulations to SMS students who made the 2nd quarter honor roll!
Middle School Golf!

The Armstrong Falcons Boys Golf Team is looking for future Falcons from the 7th and 8th grades to play on its developmental golf team. If you plan on attending Armstrong, like to golf, and have some experience with the game, this is for you!

Registration begins March 1 and forms can be found at the AHS Activities site here.  For more information contact coach John Knutson at: john_knutson@rdale.org.
SMS Contact Numbers
Attendance/Absence Line
(763) 504-8210

Counseling Office
(763) 504-8219

Main Office
(763) 504-8200

Nurse's Office
(763) 504-8222
Sandburg Middle School
(763) 504-8200
2400 Sandburg Lane
Golden Valley, MN 55427